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Prospectus for Diploma, 2018ed. Biblical Theology & Ministry

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Table of Contents

Objectives of the Programme ................................................................................................................ 5

Learning Outcomes at Completing the Programme ............................................................................. 7

Graduates Outcomes ............................................................................................................................. 9

Assessment of Stated Outcomes ........................................................................................................... 11

Target Market ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Proposed Entry Requirements and Student Profile ............................................................................. 14

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING ....................................................................................................................... 14

Assessment & Moderation Arrangements ............................................................................................ 18

STUDENTS’ PROGRESSION PATH .............................................................................................................................. 21

DELIVERY METHODS .................................................................................................................................................. 25

PROGRAMME GRADE DEFINED ................................................................................................................................ 27


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Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 31

Library .................................................................................................................................................. 34

Programme Structure ........................................................................................................................... 36


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Faculty: Biblical Theology and Ministry

Programme: DIPLOMA OF DEGREE IN BIBLICAL THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY

Mode of Study: Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

Awarding Institution: Assembly Bible College (ABC)

Duration: 3 years


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Objectives of the Programme

(a) The primary purpose of the ABC Diploma in Biblical Theology and Ministry

(Dip.B.Th.M.) is to equip learners with the values, knowledge and skills that

will enable or enhance meaningful participation in society, contribute towards

developing sustainable communities, provide a basis for learning in further

education and training, and establish a firm foundation for the assumption of a

productive and responsible role in the workplace.

It represents a planned combination of learning outcomes which has a

defined purpose, and which is intended to provide qualifying learners

with applied competence and a basis for further learning;

It adds value to the qualifying learner in terms of enrichment of the

person through the: – provision of status, recognition, credentials and

licensing; – enhancement of marketability and employability; and –

opening-up of access routes to additional education and training;


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It provides benefits to society and the economy through enhancing

citizenship, increasing social and economic productivity, providing

specifically skilled/professional people and transforming and redressing

legacies of inequity;

It has both specific and critical cross-field outcomes which promote

life-long learning, and it is internationally comparable;

It introduces citizens to a culture of learning and provides them with

the foundations for acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for social

and economic development, justice and equality. It also provides access

to further and higher education, training and employment.


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Learning Outcomes at Completing the Programme

At the completion of the programme, a graduate will:

o Acquire the theoretical knowledge and understanding of concepts and issues

related to different aspects of human being. Have the understanding of the

applicability of conceptual frameworks and principles to practical dimensions

of people’s living.

o Possess the ability to evaluate the practical value of different approaches to

Christian ministries, and leadership management. Ability to integrate new

knowledge into own practice.

Attain Professional Attributes. Effective oral and written communication

skills. Capacity for critical self-reflection. Facility to apply theories and

ideas to practice. Problem analysis and problem solving ability. Ability to

work with others effectively. Cross-cultural effectiveness. Commitment to


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continuing professional development. Dedication to personal values of

accountability and ethical standards.


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Graduates Outcomes

(a) Specifically related to training for church ministry, the following expected

student outcomes guide the development of the curriculum:

Demonstrate awareness of the historical background and the content of

both the Old and New Testament biblical material.

Interpret the biblical content properly.

Hold firmly to an orthodox and evangelical theological base,

especially in those areas that are critical to our Pentecostal and

Charismatic tradition.

Skilled in preaching and teaching to the point that they are able to

communicate orthodox, evangelical, Pentecostal theology effectively.

Able and eager to lead men and women into a saving relationship with

Jesus Christ.


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Counsel members of their congregations, and society both in religious

matters and in their practical, personal affairs.

Equipped with the administrative abilities they need to properly

create and manage a growth programme for the local church.


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Assessment of Stated Outcomes

(a) All subjective assessment procedures will be evaluated with rubrics approved

by the institution.

(b) The graduate competences listed encompass the acquisition of knowledge and

understanding, practical skills and professional attributes. These

competences provide the basis for the learning outcomes specified in the

description for each course. A wide range of assessment methods aligned to

these learning outcomes will be used.

(c) The assessment strategy will support methods such as essays, presentations,

case analysis, discussion contributions, Collateral Reading Assignment, Unit

Progress Evaluation, self-assessments, critical reflection, group and

individual project reports, portfolios, teaching practice observation,

research assignments, quizzes, as well as written and practical

examinations.


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(d) Both formative and summative assessment will be used. Formative assessment

will be used during each course to track progress towards the attainment of

the learning objectives and will contribute to the final assessment mark of

the course. The percentage contribution of the continuous assessment mark to

the final grade will be specified for each course.

(e) The assessment tasks, methods of assessment, timing of assessments and

weighting of assessment marks will be specified in the documentation for

each course given to students.

(f) Everything instructors do must be clearly focused on the college and

programme objectives. In other words, teachers should focus on helping

students to develop the knowledge, skills and personalities that will enable

them to achieve the intended outcomes that have been clearly articulated.

These outcomes are assessed through instructors’ and courses’ evaluation.


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Target Market

(a) The idea to introduce this programme is largely prompted by its demand from

our stakeholders.

(b) The targeted market for the programme include the following:

o Religious sectors

o Guidance and Counselling centres

o Orphanage centres

o Community Development activities

(c) The programme’s audience are as follows:

o Bi-vocational Christian Leaders

o In-service pastors

o Chaplains

o People interested in training for Christian leadership

o Counsellors


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Proposed Entry Requirements and Student Profile

(a) Minimum Admission Requirements

o Certificate V, NCQF level 5 (General Education or TVET), or Certificate

IV, NCQF level 4 with at least 20 credits at NCQF level 5.

o Applicants must have completed secondary (BGCSE or Certificate IV) or

equivalent with 36 points. Equivalency may be based on transcripts from

another institution or records from a school system of another country.

Recognition of Prior Learning

(a) Admission for Applicants who have ministerial or work experience of 15

years, but do not have the pre-requisite may be admitted to the programme.

o On the condition they have done ABC Experiential Learning Portfolio.


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(b) Students who have completed post-secondary programmes in any recognized

institutions may receive transfer of credit.

o the applicant with a Certificate, Diploma, or BA Degree (equivalent to

the program offered) from other institutions:

Applicant shall submit transcripts, “not” certification awards,

along with application form.

The College shall conduct program evaluation, so to find out how

many credits should be transferred.

Should the applicant have a Certificate, the candidate “must”

complete at least “80 credits” with ABC before progressing to

fourth year.


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Should the applicant have a Diploma, or BA Degree, the candidate

“must” enrol for at least “50 credits” with ABC before progressing

to fourth year.

Should the evaluated program be “closely” equivalent to the College

program offered, the candidate may end up doing less credits than

required 50 credits, even possibly go straight into the Fourth

Year.

o the applicant with a Certificate, Diploma, BA Degree, Masters, and or PhD

(not equivalent to the program offered) from other institutions:

Submit transcripts, “not” certification award, along with

application form.

The College shall conduct program evaluation for the candidate, so

to find out how many credits should be transferred.


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Should the applicant have a Certificate, or Diploma, the candidate

“must” complete at least “96 credits” with ABC before progressing

to fourth year.

Should the applicant have a BA Degree, Masters, and or PhD, it is

“compulsory” that the candidate enrol for a “minimum” of at least

50 credits with ABC before progressing to Fourth Year, so to

complete the BA Degree.


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Assessment & Moderation Arrangements

(a) Pre-assessment Moderation

Before administering any assessments that contribute towards the award of credits

moderation must take place. This should entail but not limited to the following:

Ascertaining that the assessment strategy to be used is appropriate for the

learning outcome to be assessed

Ascertaining that the assessment instrument adequately captures the learning

outcomes against which assessment is to be carried out

Ascertaining whether the assessment tasks or questions can enable the assessor

to collect sufficient evidence that is typical of relevant exit level

descriptors.

Checking if the cover page contains all necessary information

Checking if the assessment installment layout is appropriate and that wording of

assessment tasks or questions is appropriate.

Checking if the assessment criteria or rubrics is consistent with the learning

outcomes against which assessment is to be done.


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(b) Post-assessment Moderation

Moderators must verify that the assessment has been done in compliance with assessment

principles. This should include the following:

Checking if all scripts have been assessed using the same criteria.

Verifying if assessment judgments and decisions have been done consistently

Checking if calculation of marks has been done correctly

Checking if necessary records and reports have been completed.

(c) Sampling Procedure for Moderation

The total number of scripts to be sampled depends on the total number of candidates. If

the number of candidates is 15 or less the moderator should go through all the papers.

For more than 15 candidates, the sample shall be 15 candidates plus 10% of the

remaining total number of Scripts. The sample should be representative of the

population of candidates in relation to performance gender, etc.

(d) Moderation reports

A moderation report shall capture but not limited to the following:

Sample size and sampling procedures


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Observations about the performance of candidates

Consistency of assessment judgments and decisions

Assessment instruments and alignment to learning outcomes

Recommendations for improvement

(e) Assessment arrangement

1. Summative assessment

Final Examination (50% or 40% in case there is CRA)

Project, Research Essay (30% or 15% in case there is CRA)

Collateral Reading Assignment (CRA) (25%)

2. Formative assessment

Class Participation (10%)

Assignments, Reflection Essays, Presentation etc. (10%)

3. ABC uses the following measure of grading system:

Letter % Descriptions # Value/Points


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A 100 – 90 exceptional 4

B 89 – 80 above average 3

C 79 – 70 average 2

D 69 – 50 below average 1

E 59 – 0 fail 0

Students’ Progression Path

Horizontal Articulation (related qualifications of similar level that graduates may

consider) graduates of this qualification may consider pursuing related qualifications

(at this level) such as;

Diploma in Social Work

Diploma in Humanities

Diploma in Pastoral Studies

Diploma in Bible and Theology

Diploma in Counselling

Diploma in Religious Education

Diploma in Missions

Diploma in Bible/Pastoral Ministries


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Vertical Articulation (qualifications to which the holder may progress to)

Graduates may progress to higher level qualifications such as:

Bachelor of Social Work

B.A. in Humanities

B.A. in Pastoral Studies

B.A. in Bible and Theology

B.A. in Counselling

B.A. in Religious Education

B.A. in Missions

B.A. in Bible/Pastoral Ministries

Employment

Graduates will have requisite competencies and attribute to work as:

o Pastoral Services

o Christian Counselling Services

o Missionary

o Community development programmes’ Leader

o Chaplains in Defence and Security Services

o Charity Work


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o Religious School Teacher

o Social Work

o Ministry and Leadership

Moral Education Teacher

(b) Employment. Graduates will have requisite competencies and attributes to work

as:

Pastoral Services

Christian Counselling Services

Missionary

Community development programmes’ Leader

Chaplains in Defence and Security Services

Charity Work

Religious School Teacher

Social Work

Ministry and Leadership

Moral Education Teacher

(c) General progress requirements. In order to proceed to the subsequent year of the

programme a candidate must have:


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attended classes regularly (minimum requirement of 70% attendance in each

course) and completed all of the work of the programme in the preceding

year to the satisfaction of the Head(s) of Faculty/Academic Dean (current

acting HOF);

satisfied the college in, at least, all but one of the other courses of

the preceding year, and have satisfied the college in all courses of

earlier years;

Exceptionally, a student may be required to discontinue a school

placement or be prevented from starting any further placement if, on the

balance of evidence, it is considered that continuing with the placement

would be detrimental to pupils in the school.


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Delivery Methods

(a) The College’s programme(s) shall be delivered through a full-time (FT), part-

time (PT), and Open Distance learning (ODL) modes basis as they targeted at both

none and working professionals.

(b) It is proposed to make the maximum use of on-line learning for blended learning

activities and the pedagogy will focus strongly on work-based experiential

learning, for example though projects, portfolios, mentoring and so forth.

(c) The key issue is how to offer the face-to-face component of the programme in a

way that is as flexible and accessible as possible – what will be the most

attractive alternative to individuals and employers, including those outside

Gaborone and Botswana?

(d) To provide quality praxis Christian education for lifelong learning that is

accessible, intentional, transformative, and appropriate for preparing Christian

leaders for transformative leadership.


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o Through full-time (FT), part-time (PT), and Open Distance learning (ODL),

the College ensure that contextualisation is evident starting with

instructors. Instructors are encouraged to prepare design their modules’

projects that accommodate contextualisation. (ref. appx. 13: ABC Project

Sample)

o ABC has a plan to introduce refresher courses for alumni or on-service.

The program shall be called Ministers’ Program (MP5). It will be starting

June 2017. This is an intentional program – needs oriented – based on

what the on –job people need. MP5 shall be an adult learning program –

lifelong learning here is recognised as a way to improve on-service

delivery. It shall enable graduates to demonstrate competence and

effectiveness in specialized areas of ministry.

o Faculty categories (e.g., full-time, part-time, adjunct, ODL) are clearly

defined by ABC as is the role of each category in fulfilling the


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College’s mission. The composition of the faculty reflects the

institution’s mission, programs, and student body and is periodically

reviewed. The institution’s use of all categories of faculty and

teaching assistants to conduct instruction is regularly assessed,

properly overseen, and consistent with its mission.

Programme Grade Defined

(a) The course grade is awarded out of 100%. The assessment for the course has four

components:

(b) Unit Progress Evaluation (UPE) or Continuous Assessment (CA)

o The continuous assessment component of each course may include one or more

of the following: essays, presentations, case analysis, discussion

contributions, Collateral Reading Assignment, Unit Progress Evaluation,

self-assessments, critical reflection, group and individual project

reports, teaching practice observation, research assignments, quizzes, plus

other forms of continuous assessment as shall be determined by the


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instructor and approved by the Academic Dean.

o A student is required to fulfil all requirements prescribed for continuous

assessment. Failure to do so without valid reasons will normally incur ZERO

mark in that test.

(c) Final Examinations

o All final examinations shall be held within the semester in which the course

is taught.

o A paper in a final written examination of a course shall be of one to three

hours duration.

o A student must take final examinations at the scheduled times. Failure to

do so without valid reasons will amount to a candidate being awarded a ZERO

mark which may lead to retaking the course.

o Special final examinations will be considered on an individual basis for

students who miss scheduled final examinations due to exceptional and


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extenuating circumstances. Refer to the approved guidelines for the detailed

procedures, deadline and examples of the reasons adjudged acceptable or

unacceptable to ABC.

o There shall be no supplementary examinations. A student who has failed a

course, must retake the course when it is offered again. The student’s

transcript shall indicate the courses and grades previously obtained and

the fact that the student has repeated the course. The higher grade shall

be used in the computation of the Cumulative GPA.

o NO instructor is allowed to set his or her own final examination.

(d) Reflection Essay (RE), Project, or Collateral Reading Assignment

o the development of lifelong learning skills, namely:

writing a small scale research skills

exercise of group dynamics principles

Analytical skills

Critical Thinking Skills


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Contextualization of course concepts to the student’s culture or

retting


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Resources

(a) The recruitment of teaching staff is from diverse disciplines, based on

the College curriculum structure. The curriculum is designed in a way

that it covers five fundamental divisions. These divisions are as

follows: Bible, Ministry, Missions, Theology, and Education.

(b) Here is a list of our teaching staff:

Phodiso B. Ntwaetsile, MEd MA in Adult Education (University of Botswana, Botswana) BA in Biblical Theology & Religious Education (Global University, USA) Robert E. Van Wyk, MEd Master of Arts degree, Elementary Education, (Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado, USA) Bachelor of Arts degree, (Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, USA) Cain K. Malizimba, MA (71879017)


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MA in Christian Counselling (Newburg Theological Seminary, USA) Oboletswe M. Matlhaope, Dr. PhD in Practical Ministry North West University, Potchestroom Campus MSA – Majoring in New Testament and Minor in Leadership (Global School of Theology, South Africa) Bridget Lorato Daniel, MA MA in Counselling Psychology and Healthcare Management (Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas, USA) Bachelor of Social Sciences and Social Services in Counselling Psychology (University of South Africa, South Africa)

Matthew Mann, MA (72899612) MA Degree in Biblical Theology with Foundations in Biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew) (Global School of Theology, South Africa) Bachelor’s Degree in Bible & Theology (Global University, USA) Patrick Lebetwa, MA (72370560) MA Degree in Biblical Theology (Global School of Theology, South Africa) Bachelor’s Degree in Bible & Theology (Global University, USA)


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Otlaadisa Motladiile, MA (71336982) MA Degree in Biblical Theology (Global School of Theology, South Africa) Bachelor’s Degree in Bible & Theology (Global University, USA) Golebamang Galegane, Dr. (73861096) PhD in Classroom Interaction at the University of Botswana (University of York: United Kingdom) MEd in Education (University of Botswana) Bachelor of Education (BEd) (University of Botswana)

Primary Teachers Certificate (PTC) (Serowe Teachers Training College)


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Library

a. Currently, the number of books we have in the library offer our students

freedom and adequate opportunity to learn.

b. What we have was chosen with care to meet the requirements of all research

work assignments required of students.

c. Assembly Bible College has got adequate information resources to meet the

quality and the needs of our BA programme. This is based on the fact that

our library is equipped with enough resources covering all

categories/divisions required by our programme (Bible, Theology,

Education, and History).

d. Our library materials therefore give our students adequate information of

which adds positive contribution to their effective learning.

e. All volumes of our library are catalogued electronically using bar coding

technology for check-out and inventory control. The library uses the


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software system called Athena that provides students search capabilities

for the existing holdings. On the computer network, ABC has over 10,695

theological works.

f. The Computer Lab also has biblical software installed on the network to

assist the student with quick research of commentaries, Biblical

dictionaries, concordances, and other theological works. Currently our

library contains sufficient reference work to support a BA level

institution.

g. In addition, the internet installation that we planned to have done by

August 2009 will surely expose our student to current affairs worldwide,

and give them enough source of information.

h. Assembly Bible College (ABC) Library is located temporarily in room 4 (6.5

x 11 meters) of the administration block until the permanent Library is

completed in 2017.


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Programme Structure

Learning Programme Delivery Schedule

Semester/ Term

Course Type

Module/Course Code Credit Value

1

Fundamental Introduction to Academic Writing: Writing and Reading for Success

LD130 6

Fundamental Orientation and Learning Strategies LD110 10

Core Abundant Life in the Son: A Study of Salvation

TH200 10

Fundamental A History of the Church in Africa: Pentecostal Perspective

LD215 7

Core Children’s Ministry: Strategies for Making Young Disciples

MN230 7

Core Old Testament Literature LIT1213 10

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Core New Testament Survey NT100 10

Core A Biblical Theology of Worship MN225 10


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Core A Study in the Book of Hebrews BIB2032 10

Core Leading Christian Organizations LD210 10

Core Expository Preaching LD225 10

Core Pneumatology: The Person and Work of the Spirit

TH235 10

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Core Preparing and Preaching Bible Messages MIN3043

10

Core People and Their Beliefs REL 2012 10

Core God and Angels THE1032 10

Fundamental Bible Geography: Encountering the Land of the Bible

OT300 10

Core The Life of Christ in the Synoptic Gospels NT205 10

Core The Biblical Role of Women MIN 2052 10

4 Core Acts: The Spirit of God in Mission NT215 10


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Fundamental Church Finance: Managing Ministry Resources

LD300 10

Core Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible TH110 10

Core A Biblical Theology of Missions TH220 10

Core Evangelism: Fulfilling the Great Commission MN100 10

Core Pastoral Ministry: The Work and Role of the Minister

MN240 10

Core Church Ministry Attachment MIN 3034 14

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Core Spiritual Disciplines and Formation LD100 10

Core Biblical Principles of Marriage LD205 10

Fundamental Principles of Teaching: Discovering How to Make Learning Happen

LD220 10

Core Principles of Counseling LD230 10

Fundamental Apologetics THE 3013 10

Fundamental How to Speak in Public COM 1013 10


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Fundamental Conflict Resolution LD310 10

Fundamental The Church's Response to the HIV/AIDS Crises

HSC2022 10

Core The Corinthian Letters: Unity Amid Diversity NT225 10

Core Eschatology: End-Time Events TH300 10

Core The Psalms and Wisdom Literature: Guidelines for Worship and Living

OT210 10

Core The Bible and the Church THE 2013 10


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